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Today happens to be Black Friday. Many shoppers set foot in the world at early hours to fight crowds, prices, and time in order to start, or even perhaps finish, their holiday shopping. If possible, stay home and use today as a day of sanctuary and respite before December's busy series of holiday events and gatherings. Instead of heading out into the retail-shopping rat race, engage your creative self in crafting a simple homemade gift for a loved one. Make yourself a calming cup of your ...
Not everyone can have a real, live, flesh-and-fur dog, both as a companion and as an extra pair of eyes keeping watch at home. However, you can create a small substitute to help protect your home. First either buy or make several small figurines of dogs. Get some red thread and an oil you associate with protection. Make a small collar out of thread and tie around each of the dogs' necks, and anoint with oil. Then walk around your home, showing the dogs every door and window. As you do, ...
Today the moon is at its fullest, and it is a good time to gain illumination into areas and issues about which we are unsure, confused, or feel misguided. The tarot is a wonderful tool for both meditation and guidance in uncertain situations. The Moon card from the major arcana is associated with visions and dealing with illusory perceptions. Pull the Moon card from one or several of your favorite tarot decks and lay them out on a reading cloth or your altar. Meditate by focusing on the ...
While indoors more at this time of year, spend some time envisioning the future you want to create. Get a large piece of paper, a pair of scissors, glue, and many old magazines. Close your eyes and breathe, welcoming your dreams and desires to arise. Envision your future. What do you love, want, need, desire, and fantasize about? Open your eyes and tear through the magazines, literally, pulling out pictures and words that "speak" to your deepest desires. Move quickly and instinctively; do ...
